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FSN 302: Promote nutrition and hydration in early years and childcare settingsFSN 302: Promote nutrition and hydration in early yearsand childcare settingsUnit reference A/503/2576 Unit level 3Credit value 4 GLH 32Unit aimThis unit is aimed at learners who work in early years or childcare settings. Theunit develops the learners’ knowledge and skills in contributing to thepromotion of nutrition and hydration.Learner name:CACHE PIN:CACHE Centre no:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateLearning outcomes 2, 4 and 8 must be assessed in the real work environment by a vocationallycompetent assessor.1. Understand the principles ofa balanced diet for children.1.1. Describe current governmentnutritional guidelines for abalanced diet for children.1.2. Define the main food groups.1.3. Identify sources of essentialnutrients.1.4. Explain the importance of abalanced diet.1.5. Evaluate the impact of poordiet on health and wellbeing.1.6. Explain how dietaryrequirements change acrossthe span of the early years.2. Be able to plan and promotea balanced diet for children.2.1. Evaluate the factors that mayaffect nutritional intake.2.2. Explain how a healthy dietcan be promoted for children.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 279